Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative
MeitY national cybersecurity program providing institutional training, workshops, and toolkits for CISOs and IT officers.
Quick Eligibility Snapshot
₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown
📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach
Program funded under Digital India Cyber Security initiatives
Official Budget Document ↗1,500+ CISOs and IT officials trained across 40+ cohorts
As of: 2025-12-31PIB / Official Citation ↗Verified Eligibility Criteria
Officers serving as designated CISOs, Deputy CISOs, or IT security personnel in Central/State Ministries, Departments, PSUs, and public financial institutions.
Required Documents Checklist
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Mandatory Documents(2)
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How to Apply
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Government departments, PSUs, public sector banks, and autonomous bodies nominate Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline technical staff.
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Registration submitted on the official Cyber Surakshit Bharat portal managed by NeGD/MeitY.
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Participants undergo intensive 5-day residential/hybrid deep-dive training delivered by leading industry security experts.
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Complete hands-on cyber crisis management exercises and mock incident response simulations.
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Receive government-certified cybersecurity competency credentials.
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Non-official private nominations without government agency sponsorship, or non-technical applicants outside IT/security roles.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)
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What is the objective of Cyber Surakshit Bharat?
To build cyber resilience across government machinery by equipping CISOs and IT officers with skills to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber attacks.
Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗Who organizes the Cyber Surakshit Bharat training cohorts?
National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in partnership with industry cybersecurity consortium partners.
Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗Are private sector employees eligible for Cyber Surakshit Bharat?
The initiative is primarily intended for Central and State Government departments, PSUs, and public sector banking IT officers.
Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗How do I apply for Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative? What is the official process?
To apply for Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative, applicants should follow the official procedure: 1. Government departments, PSUs, public sector banks, and autonomous bodies nominate Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline technical staff. 2. Registration submitted on the official Cyber Surakshit Bharat portal managed by NeGD/MeitY. 3. Participants undergo intensive 5-day resid...
Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗Can I track my Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative application status?
Application status for Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative can typically be tracked through the official portal at negd.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
What should I do if my Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative payment is delayed or rejected?
First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.
Is there an income tax implication for receiving Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative benefits?
Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.
Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings
Non-official private nominations without government agency sponsorship, or non-technical applicants outside IT/security roles.
Editorial Verification & Change Log
| Date | Field | Description / Update | Source Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | scheme_type | cs | Official Source ↗ |
| 2026-09-18 | initial_verification | Baseline verification of Cyber Surakshit Bharat CISO training curriculum, NeGD operational mandate, and institutional nomination model. | Official Source ↗ |
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices
National e-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY
4th Floor, Electronics Niketan, 6 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Helpline: 011-24303714
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